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Crazy Damn Canadians
by Scott McWalter
A podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of the most fascinating, inspiring and thought-provoking Canadians on the planet!
Episodes
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EP 34: Alex Mackenzie & Orissa Kelly
Alex Mackenzie is a stand-up comedian and founder of the VLOG and Podcast titled An Experiment Called Life. In 2019, Alex made headlines by quitting his six figure pulp mill job in Prince George, selling his house and buying an RV to pursue comedy as a full time career. Now Alex is in…
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EP 33: Richelle Maser
Richelle Maser was born Smithers, British Columbia and is the Chief Respiratory Therapist at the University Hospital of Northern BC. This community difference-maker helped lead the resistance again Covid-19 in Northern British Columbia. In her spare time, Richelle is very active in the…
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EP 32: Ashley Sidhu
Ashley Sidhu, known as "The Malla Girl" on her social media channels, inspired thousands throughout the world as she documented her journey as a young Canadian logging truck driver in a male-dominated industry. Based in Prince George, BC, you can follow Ashley online at: Facebook:...
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EP 31 - Dana Meise
Born and raised in Prince George, British Columbia, Dana Meise spent 10 years of his life hiking the Trans Canada Trail, becoming the first person in the world to touch the country's three coasts by foot as he journeyed from the Atlantic to the Pacific and finally up to the Arctic Ocean, covering...
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EP 30 - Gillian Roberts
Gillian Roberts is a Canadian triathlete and school teacher who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at the age of 28. Gillian created and maintains a very popular blog that tackles the highs and lows of navigating cancer as a young woman and an athlete. Blog link: https://trigill.wordpress.com/
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EP 29 - Dave King
Dave King, a local biologist approaching 80 years young, has hiked Mount Kilimanjaro in Eastern Africa a total of nine times! This Prince George, BC resident also helped find and develop local hiking trails such as Viking Ridge, Fang Mountain, Caledonia Mountain and Driscoll Ridge. Dave, who is...
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EP 28 - Dave Horton and Kyle Sampson
Dave Horton and Kyle Sampson are two major community builders in Prince George, but also best friends who share similar passions for music, entertainment, collaboration, charity work, innovative ideas and, of course, helping others.
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EP 27 - Wesley Mitchell and Ivan Paquette
Wesley Mitchell and Ivan Paquette are two community difference makers located in Prince George, British Columbia. They are the founders of the UHNBC Monday Night Drum Group, which met outside the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia for 47 days straight after the global pandemic…
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EP 26 - Clarence Boudreau
Clarence Boudreau is our guest for episode #26! Clarence, at age 90, just released his latest book titled I HEAR THE MOUNTAIN CALLING. This book is an eclectic collection of stories about Clarence Boudreau’s life, told in his own words with his own unique style and sense of humour. Reading this...
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EP 25 - Karen Piche
Karin Piche is the Founder and Captain of Wheelin' Warriors of the North. Started in 2013 as part of the annual British Columbia Ride to Conquer Cancer, Karin and her team have gone on to raise nearly 1.2 million for the BC Cancer Foundation. Karin is a local health professional, athlete, mom,...
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EP 24 - Mike Nash
Mike Nash has over 40 years of experience with outdoor and backcountry recreation in Prince George and northern British Columbia and a lifetime total of more than 540 published works. Mike is the author of Outdoor Safety & Survival published by Rocky Mountain Books (Victoria) in March 2012; The...
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EP 23 - Gerry Chidiac
Gerry Chidiac is a high school teacher from Prince George, BC who has been inspiring young people for over 30 years. Gerry specializes in teaching genocide studies, languages and working with at-risk students. He sees his column as an extension of his classroom. This difference maker is not…
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EP 022 - Don Chamberlain
Mr. Don Chamberlain is best known for being the principal of Kelly Road Secondary School for 13 years during the 80s and 90s. He spent 34 years with School District 57 in Prince George, with 22 of those 34 years spent in the Hart. Streaming links: Spotify: https://bit.ly/CrazyDamnCanadians Apple...
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EP 21 - Donny Marchuk
Donny Marchuk is a 3-time Boston Marathon runner, social media influencer, Lululemon ambassador, KRSS alumni, fitness enthusiast and Calgary resident. Thank you for being a guest on Crazy Damn Canadians! Streaming links: Spotify: https://bit.ly/CrazyDamnCanadians Apple Podcasts:...
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EP 20 - Dick Voneugen
Such an honour to have Dick Voneugen at the studio as a guest on the Crazy Damn Canadians podcast Born in Amsterdam in 1932, Dick moved to Prince George in 1965 and played a key role in shaping the local sports scene and culture. He is also the only person in history to receive the Prince George...
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EP 19 - Gaetano Mauro
Gaetano Mauro is commonly referred to as The Godfather of Soccer in Prince George! In this podcast episode, we talk about the extraordinary work Gaetano has accomplished in regards to elevating the presence and popularity of soccer in the City of Prince George and Northern British Columbia over…
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EP 18 - Lyn Hall
Mayor Lyn Hall has been an active member of the Prince George community for over 30 years. He first entered local politics in 2001 when he won a seat as a School Trustee on the Prince George School Board. He spent 10 years on the board holding various positions including vice-chair and chair. In...
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EP 17 - Kym Gouchie
With ancestral roots in the Lheidli T’enneh, Cree and Secwépemc Nations, KYM GOUCHIE is fostering change through her music and art. Her music brings awareness to First Nations and women’s issues, promoting reconciliation and community building while reminding us that we are all in this together....
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EP 16 - Brent Marshall
Brent Marshall is a prolific entrepreneur, industry titan and philanthropist who resides in Kelowna, British Columbia. While Marshall has made his mark on a menagerie of industries—auto, aviation, real estate, film production, construction, and health, to name a few—it is his philanthropic work...
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EP 15 - Rick Hansen
Rick Hansen is the Founder of the Rick Hansen Foundation and a passionate supporter of people with disabilities in Canada. Rick is best known as the “Man In Motion” for his epic 26-month, 34 country, 40,000 km wheelchair trip around the world to make the world inclusive for people with…
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EP 14 - Meg Keir
Entrepreneur, nature enthusiast and body-movement advocate, Meg Keir is the founder of The Adventure Bus. This local company provides backcountry hikes, snowshoe excursions and various getaways throughout Northern British Columbia. Meg's company aims to give everyone the ability to adventure and...
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EP 13 - John A. Brink
John A. Brink was born during the Second World War in northeastern Holland. Canadian soldiers liberated his home town in the spring of 1945 and at that moment, as a 5-year old boy, John decided he would one day move to Canada - the land of his heroes - to pursue his dream of owning a lumber mill....
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EP 12 - Elmer Gunderson
Elmer Gunderson is a world-renowned artist located in Prince George, British Columbia. Elmer is well known for his 20+ wooden carvings located in Cottonwood Island Park, which are made up of animals and mythical creatures found throughout the various trees. As an inspiring sculptor, Elmer has...
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EP 11 - Vern Martel
Vern "The One Arm Bandit" Martel is a 13-time world champion in the sport of arm-wrestling. Despite what should have been a career-ending injury in 1985, Vern went on to dominate his sport in a fascinating journey that brought him around the world to various competitions. Vern's accomplishments...
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EP 10 - Chantelle and Warren Grafton
Chantelle and Warren Grafton are two inspiring Prince George residents with a shared passion for many great things in life, including karate, mountain biking, beer and their careers. In June 2019, Chantelle had a mountain bike crash in Valemount that resulted in a broken neck at the highest…
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EP 09 - Gurdeep Pandher
Gurdeep Pandher is one of the most inspirational individuals I have ever had the pleasure of talking to. This guy is such a beauty! Gurdeep lives in a cabin up in the Yukon and spends his days dancing the Punjabi Bhangra to spread joy, inclusivity and happiness in the lives of others. This...
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EP 08 - Cam Thun
Cam Thun (AKA - Cam Thunder) is a Prince George business person who has donated over $800,000 to local charities and lived one of the most bizarre, wild and outright crazy lives imaginable. He's an author of three books and is in negotiations with several producers on a television series that...
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EP 07 - Jim Good
Jim Good spent his life studying native plant life. In later years, he travelled throughout Canada from coast to coast finding, recording, pressing and photographing hundreds of thousands of plant, tree and flower species, bringing many of them back to a designated park in Northern British...
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EP 06 - Julie Veloo
Julie Veloo is an incredibly inspiring Canadian who is currently living in Mongolia. As the Vice President of the Veloo Foundation, Julie has been working with disadvantaged children for over 20 years. In Mongolia, Julie is the driving force behind The Children of the Peak Sanctuary project, a...
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EP 05 - Mark Neudorf
At only 12 years old, Halle Krawczyk has been battling the fight of her life as she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer 3 years ago. Mark astonishingly helped raise $325,000 in 12 days. Poorly differentiated chordoma affects just one in 20 million people. Halle's family have been by her side...
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EP 04 - Don Willimont
Don Willimont is a human who cares deeply about many important things: his community and the surrounding region; hunting and the conservation of wildlife; cleaning up illegal dumping sites and much, much more. Don has been cleaning up areas around Prince George with fellow staff members and...
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EP 03 - Selen Alpay
Selen Alpay is known in his community for his huge heart. He is a leader, a philanthropist, he champions youth and sport and he advocates for healthcare. Selen has a ‘can-do attitude’ all the time. He has served on the boards of Northern Healthcare Foundation, Elizabeth Fry Society and the Baldy...
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EP 02 - Shirley Bond
Welcome to Episode 2 of Crazy Damn Canadians! Today, we had the pleasure of interviewing one of the most powerful leaders in Northern British Columbia history. Shirley Bond currently serves as the Interim Leader for the Official Opposition and Critic for Seniors Services and Long Term Care.…
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EP 01 - Scott and David - What is this podcast about?
Crazy Damn Canadians is a podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of the most fascinating, inspiring and thought-provoking Canadians on the planet! Hosted by David Mothus and Scott McWalter, all interviews will showcase Canadians from across the nation. The goal is simple: let's highlight some...
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A podcast dedicated to sharing the stories of the most fascinating, inspiring and thought-provoking Canadians on the planet!
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